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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 536.61 and 364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 536.61 and 364.42 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 536.61 = 364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/536.61 = 364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 536.61 × 364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 195,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,551.42/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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